Holiday Hospitality in Beit Shemesh

Ambassador Shapiro had the pleasure of being hosted by local officials, female entrepreneurs and...See more

Ambassador Shapiro had the pleasure of being hosted by local officials,
female entrepreneurs and American residents in the rapidly growing town of
Beit Shemesh. The first stop was the mayor’s Abutbul sukka and the
nearby synagogue. In recent years, Beit Shemesh has become increasingly
religious and the Ambassador had the opportunity to hear how different
sectors are living together. Later he toured Mahuta, a women’s health
center, and learned about innovative business projects of about a
half-dozen women. In the afternoon, he stopped by the home of David and
Ziva Shapiro and talked with a group of Americans living in Beit Shemesh.
To top off the day, the Ambassador dragged Embassy staff to the local
Shapiro brewery to sample several popular beers. Many thanks to the
gracious hosts of Beit Shemesh for their hospitality. What a way to
celebrate Sukkot!